Bioinformaticist; Hybrid - Neurology

Location:

Saint Louis, MO 63110;
Scheduled

Hours:

40

The Albanus Lab in the Department of Neurology is searching for a Bioinformaticist. The successful candidate will independently lead projects integrating multi-omics (single-cell RNA- and ATAC-seq, spatial transcriptomics) and genetics to understand the biology of human aging, with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases and personalized medicine. The candidate will lead research projects in the lab with full independence and provide support for collaborations, grant reporting, and computational infrastructure.

Assists in developing and conducting research projects, including experiment design, data analysis, and documentation of experiment results.

• Design, develop and implement algorithms and computer software for omics-based data sets (high-throughput, massively parallel genomic/proteomic/clinical).
• Develop data management and analysis solutions that aid in the storage, investigation, and dissemination of large data sets.
• Lead independent research projects, including design of research protocols and development of procedures for the collection, verification, and management of data.
• Perform complex systems analysis of data and write interpretative reports.
• Evaluate commercial and academic bioinformatics software.
• Train other researchers on the everyday use of analysis software and research databases.
• Assist with grant preparation and reporting of methods, data, and results.
• Solve practical problems relating to difficulties with equipment or test subjects; suggest technical or procedural improvements in testing methods.

Job Location /

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment. Physical effort: typically sitting at a desk or table. Equipment: office equipment.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses:
  No specific certification or professional license required.
• Work Experience:
  
  4 years of research experience.
• Skills:
  
  Not applicable.
• Driver’s License:
  Not required.

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree or Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy).
• Certifications/Professional Licenses:
  No additional certification or professional license required unless otherwise stated.
• Work Experience:
  
  No additional experience required unless otherwise stated.
• Skills:
  
  Analytical thinking, big data processing, bioinformatics tools, communication, complex data analysis, computational biology, critical reasoning, data management, group problem solving, Linux, Perl programming, Python (programming language), statistics.

Salary Range: $55,200.00 - $ / Annually

Personal up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. Defined contribution (403(b)) retirement savings plan. Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program, financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.

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